21 states key into contributory pension scheme
Boko Haram, ‘justice’ and blackmail
Dickson inaugurates c’tttee on $57.7m World Bank, EU assistance
My dream is finally coming true – Peter Rufai
Transport Minister screens applicants of Cabotage Vessel funds
Fafunmi tasks Law students to be good ambassadors
Advertisers’ budget hits N103bn in 2011
Medical students cry foul over lockout, signing undertaking
Globalscan installs scanners two months to end of contract
Implementing Lagos State special people’s law
Wanted: A new constitution for Nigeria (2)
Road to Painthocast…
20 years after Ejigbo crash: Falana vows to fight for victims’ widows
EIB, UBA enter N10bn deal for SMEs funding across Africa
Insecurity, ‘off-campus’ predicament
Why private varsities should be part of TETFUND
SMEs generate 60% of finance in the economy – Sterling Bank MD

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Let Oshiomhole also‘take a bow’
ANYTHING that is misused is abused and anything that is abused is also devalued. We watched helplessly as the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria gradually reduced the “Take a Bow” procedure to the point of embarrassment.
Trustfund Pension records N2.1bn gross earnings
TRUSTFUND Pensions Plc has announced a gross earning of N2.120 billion in its 2011 financial year.
Organic Root Stimulator trains students on beauty
In order to enhance students’ understanding of the beauty industry, Namatse Laboratories LLC, makers of Organic Root Stimulator range of products trained students in tertiary institutions in a professional education seminar entitled; Unleash the Beauty Within, held in Oriental Hotel, Lekki Lagos last Tuesday.
Ex-UNILAG student develops software for exams results
Former student of University of Lagos, UNILAG, and Chief Executive Officer of Think First Technology Limited, Akinyele Olubodun, has developed an application which processes examination results in primary and secondary schools and adapts to any grading system.
William Sisters task parents/teachers on girl-child education
Parents and teachers have been charged with the responsibility of giving enough attention to the education of the girl child in order to prepare them for future challenges.
Counsel corner: Motorcyclist ‘raped’ by HIV ladies
With Dayo Benson There is a case of two ladies who boarded a commercial motorbike and when they got to a lonely spot they forced the bike to stop and forced the rider to have sex with them in-turn at gun point. They were aware that they were HIV positive, how will the case be […]
UNILAG to host research confab
In line with programmes marking its 50th anniversary, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Akoka, will be hosting its 2012 Research Conference and Fair between November 6 and 8, 2012.
Estate agent arraigned for forgery, fraud
A 50 year-old estate agent, Mr. Ibitoye Samuel has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court on a five-count charge of conspiracy, fraud, forgery, theft and forgery.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT: Ganoderma suppresses propagation of cancer cells – LAURETTA OFODILE
Mention fungi and most people’s minds go to fungal infections like ringworm, Athlete’s foot, Jock itch, Candidiasis etc. But not all fungi are bad; there are some good guys in the family, supplying nutrition and medicine to man and animals. In this chat with Dr (Mrs) Lauretta Ofodile, Head of Department, Biological Science, Yaba College of Technology, she speaks on her researches on mushrooms and medicinal plants, saying that it’s high time Africans woke up from their slumber. Excerpts:
Oando awards scholarships to 225, launches foundation
As part of its vision to transform lives of Nigerian students through education, Oando Foundation has awarded scholarships to 225 less-privileged children nationwide, Ms. Tokunboh Durosaro, Director, Oando Foundation has said.
Trustfund carpets states over choice of PFAs for workers
TRUSTFUND Pensions Plc, has decried state government selection of Pension Fund Administrators, PFAs, for workers without recourse to organised labour, lamenting that “the development does not speak well of the labour movement.”
A gentleman’s matric-couture
In campuses all over Nigeria, it’s that matriculation season again. Don’t let all those jealous people deceive you-You have all the right to look your best on your matriculation day. After all, where were they when you waited years for admission? Here are some tips to help you shine on your special day.
Victor Moses gives Chelsea new life, beat Shakhtar Donetsk 3-2
A 94th-minute winner by substitute Victor Moses gave Chelsea a dramatic 3-2 win at home to Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday that reinvigorated their Champions
FADE challenges govts over possible hurricane in Lagos
As United States of America continues to battle with the devastating effects of the recent Hurricane Sandy in the area, Foundation Against Desert Encroachment, FADE, Africa, has challenged the Federal and Lagos State governments to urgently put some measures in place for both long-term and short-term purposes to mitigate the possible effects of the calamity in Nigeria.
3RD MAINLAND BRIDGE: FERMA denies report of pot-holes after repairs
The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency, FERMA, Wedneday, said that there were no potholes on the newly rehabilitated Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.

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